New Online Spanish Version of RF Site Safety AwarenessTM Offered
RSI developed the new version to meet pent-up customer demand
RSI Corporation now offers an online Spanish language version of the popular RF Site Safety Awareness™ training course. The course is recommended to understand FCC and OSHA policies on radiofrequency (RF) safety, inform employees about the hazards of RF, and other safety issues found when working on or managing an RF site.
This online interactive training session focuses on hazard recognition, hazard avoidance, and hazard abatement techniques in connection to working at a telecom or broadcast site. Both the Spanish and English versions have been updated to include how NEPA policies affect an RF site, proposed FCC rule changes, current enforcement actions, and new audio and video features. The state-of-the-art online managerial reports track student progress, and may be downloaded into Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel or Adobe Acrobat. Online training advantages include:
- Training available 24/7 at your employee's location
- No travel costs or travel days needed
- OSHA-compliant general safety courses
- Self-paced-accommodates different learning styles
- Tracking, testing, certificates and documentation via the Learning Manager System
- Interactive presentation method includes videos, photos and animation
- FCC OET 65 Compliance
The course also provides information about accountability and responsibility for a safe work site. This course is valuable to government entities as well as companies that need to develop specifications for in-house RF installation and/or changes performed by employees or outside contractors. RSI uses real world examples and experience to bring these issues into focus with appropriate work practices for the student's understanding. With all the safety issues facing the telecommunications market today, your company cannot afford to be unprepared. Training (live or online) is recommended for: Management, Company Designated Safety Person, Supervisors and Technicians. Visit:
http://rfcomply.com/products_services/safety_training/.
For Information Call 1-888-830-5648.
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FCC ADJUSTS MAXIMUM FORFEITURE PENALTIES TO REFLECT INFLATION
Washington, D.C. The Federal Communications Commission has amended Section 1.80(b) of its Rules to increase the maximum monetary forfeiture penalties available to it. This action implements the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, 28 U.S.C. § 2461, which requires federal agencies to adjust maximum statutory civil monetary penalties at least once every four years to reflect inflation.
The amendment of Section 1.80(b) will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register and will apply to violations that occur after the effective date. The new maximum amounts will be as follows: (1) for broadcasters and cable operators -- $32,500 per violation or per day of a continuing violation with the amount for a continuing violation not to exceed $325,000; (2) for common carriers -- $130,000 per violation or per day of a continuing violation with the amount for a continuing violation not to exceed $1.325 million; and (3) for others -- $11,000 per violation or per day of a continuing violation with the amount for a continuing violation not to exceed does not affect the base forfeiture amounts specified in Section 1.80(b)(4) of the Rules.
Action by the Commission, June 14, 2004, Or $97,500.
The Commission's action der (FCC 04-139). Chairman Powell, Commissioners Abernathy, Copps, Martin, and Adelstein.
http://www.fcc.gov/eb/
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First Mobile Phone Worm Discovered
The first worm to attack mobile phones was discovered this week by a Russian anti-virus company, though it poses little to no harm to users. The Cabir virus disguises itself as a security management utility, and after it infects a phone, it tries to spread to others over Bluetooth. It doesn't carry any malicious payload, only displaying the word "Caribe" on the screen, and also requires a user to ignore multiple warnings to let the app infect their phone. It likely signals the start of a trend, however, and it's doubtful future worms will be so toothless.
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